2B.1 Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

We recognise that your privacy is very important to you and to most people who use the Internet. Our privacy policy is detailed below and we suggest that you read it thoroughly. This policy may change from time to time and all changes will be posted here on the Website so please check on an ongoing basis.

We collect personal information only if you are or become an Independent Business Owner (IBO) or a Member and we use this information mainly to help us understand your needs so that we may better service them.

The types of personal information that we may collect from you and how we use it will depend on how you use this Website and upon your status as an IBO or Member.

By using Amway Websites, you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as detailed in this privacy policy.

Web Security
We understand that when shopping on the Internet, security is of paramount importance to you. We guarantee that all reasonable precautions to protect your Amway online transactions have been taken so that you can have as safe and secure shopping experience as can be reasonably provided.

When you place online orders on Amway Websites, your transactions are encrypted using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology, the industry standard in e-commerce transaction security. Encryption scrambles the information transmitted across the Internet, including your credit card number, name and address. SSL also verifies the identity of the server and confirms that the original message arrives safely at its destination.

You can also be assured that your details are not stored on computers directly connected to the Internet and that personal information such as credit card numbers are not stored anywhere on Amway Websites. Details, such as your password, which must be stored within this system are encrypted using standard industry methods.

When you enter the secure areas of an Amway Website you will see a padlock symbol in the right hand corner of your screen. This indicates that the screen is in secure mode and any details you provide on this screen will be encrypted for your security.

Personal Information Collected
Registration Process
If you wish to register as an IBO, the personal information you must provide includes your first name; surname; postal address; delivery address; telephone number; gender and date of birth. Other information such as additional telephone numbers and your e-mail address may be requested but you do not have to provide these details unless you so choose.

To register as an IBO, an existing IBO will need to submit an IBO application on your behalf. If your application is submitted electronically through this site, you will also have to submit a hard copy of the IBO Application that you will find in our Business Opportunity Kit.

In addition to providing the information specified above in the All Users section, the second applicant's first name, surname, gender and date of birth must also be provided in the event that you are applying as a partnership.

If you register electronically as an IBO, a temporary (48 hour) password will be allocated to you at the time your registration is processed. This, together with your identification number (noted on the hard copy the IBO Application in your Business Opportunity Kit) will enable you to access the password protected areas of this Website. If you do not change your temporary password within 48 hours, a new password will be generated and forwarded to you by email.

If you did not register electronically and do not have a password. Please call customer services on 0800 203 772.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of you PIN and should not let anyone know what it is unless you expressly wish them to.

Other Information Collected
Personal Details
In addition to the registration process we may ask users for personal information at other times including, without limitation, when you enter any promotional competitions or when you make a purchase using an Amway Website. Furthermore, if you contact us for any reason, we may keep a record of that communication. Finally, if you participate in any online surveys, we may keep a record of the information provided by you.

How do we Use Your Personal Information?
Your personal information may be used by us and our wholly and partly owned subsidiary companies for a number of purposes including, without limitation, research and statistical analyses and marketing.

In terms of marketing, from time to time we will send out promotional and marketing materials such as product offers or new Website information to users who are 18 years and older.

Sharing Your Personal Information with Third Parties
IBOs
We will disclose your personal information (excluding credit card and bank account details) to your sponsoring IBO and your Platinum IBO so that they may fulfil their sponsoring duties. If necessary for business purposes, your personal information may also be disclosed to more senior IBOs in your Line of Sponsorship or Line of Affiliation. Your sponsor and your upline Platinum IBO and other Platinum IBOs in your Line of Sponsorship or Line of Affiliation are independent business owners who are obliged to use your personal information in a manner consistent with the IBO Rules of Conduct and with the Terms of Use applicable on all Amway Websites.

Links
Amway Websites contain a number of links to the sites of Partner Stores and other third parties which provide additional information, materials, shopping and various goods and services for your convenience and benefit.

All third party Website are owned and operated independently. They have their own privacy policies and practices. Any information you provide to these linked third party Websites will be dealt with in accordance with their respective privacy policies and practices. We have no responsibility or liability for the independent policies or practices of these independent sites.

Partner Stores who operate Websites linked to Amway Websites, are obligated to provide information about your purchases from their Websites so that we may credit you and your referring or sponsoring IBO appropriately.

Information and Children
This site is a business and commercial site. It is, therefore, not recommended for use by persons who are under 18 years of age. You may not become an IBO until you are 18 years old. If you are under 18, you should speak to your parents, your guardian, or a responsible adult and obtain their permission to use this site. Promotional and marketing materials will not be sent to persons who are under 21 years of age.

Changes
Should you wish to change, update or otherwise modify any personal information you may do so in the My Details section of this site when logged on as a Member or IBO.

Questions
If you have any questions concerning our privacy policy please don't hesitate to contact us.